Thursday, November 5, 2026
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The refreshed hybrid-only SUV adds a Trailhunter package and trailer-assist tech and is due at dealers this fall, per Toyota. Toyota stores have a new starting price and equipment package to use in fall payment comparisons.
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The other stories from Thursday, November 5, 2026.
Toyota raised its full-year operating profit forecast and added to its buyback after stronger first-half earnings.
Read the full summary →Mark Templin will become Toyota Motor North America president and CEO on Jan. 1, 2027, succeeding Ted Ogawa.
Read the full summary →GM recalled 67,380 EVs for brake-control software. The safety fix is an over-the-air or dealer update.
Read the full summary →Ken Garff bought Avondale Toyota and One Toyota of Oakland, including their real estate, bringing the group to 71 stores.
Read the full summary →Early Experian Q3 figures put average new payments at $773 and used at $548. Higher payments leave less room for added financed costs.
Read the full summary →Products supplied 61.7% of F&I income per vehicle in JM&A's dealer sample, ahead of reserve. The sample is not a national census.
Read the full summary →Final car-loan interest deduction rules take effect Nov. 9. A deduction is not an upfront payment discount.
Read the full summary →Agora expanded its dealer funding program to FICO 660 and below. Published rates and advance limits are not an approval for every deal.
Read the full summary →Car-Mart's lenders extended waiver and covenant relief through Nov. 9. That is more time, not a permanent fix.
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